- Aminu Dantata Passes Away at 94
- Dantata was instrumental in the creation of Jaiz Bank
- He is the uncle of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa Richest Man
Renowned businessman and philanthropist from Kano, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, has died at the age of 94.
Eko Hot Blog reports that his passing was officially announced on Saturday morning by his Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid.
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In a statement, Junaid wrote: “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun. It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved father Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus and forgive his shortcomings. The Janazah details will be shared later insha Allah.”
Alhaji Aminu Dantata founded Express Petroleum and Gas Company Limited and was instrumental in the creation of Jaiz Bank, Nigeria’s first non interest Islamic bank.
He was also the uncle of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the wealthiest man in Africa.
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